By Alex Enebeli Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the retirement of the legendary No. 5 jersey worn by the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, during his career with Rangers International. The governor made the declaration during the Night of Tributes held in honour of theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Nigerian youths to take the lead in championing safer roads across the country. The FCT Sector Commander, Mr Felix Theman, made the call in Abuja, at the 2025 Road Safety Hangout, to commemorate the United Nations International YouthContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased further to 21.88 per cent in July 2025. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for July 2025, which was released in Abuja on Friday. According to the report,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational gains across the country in the past three days, neutralising scores of terrorists, and apprehending no fewer than 17 criminal suspects. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the breakthroughs followed a seriesContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, has launched a mentorship scheme to help young engineers secure jobs and eventually become employers. The virtual launch of the ‘SheEngineers Consultancy Apprenticeship Programme’ (SECAP) was held on Friday, in commemoration of International Youth Day. APWENContinue Reading
By Joy Mbachi An Anambra Industrialist, Chief Onyeka Ifekandu, says he is committed to promoting Igbo core values such as the apprenticeship system to create economic independence for young people. Ifekandu, who is the CEO of Mac-Akudiufu Nig. Ltd., a tailoring accessories business on Lagos Island since 1994, told theContinue Reading
By Nabilu Balarabe Yobe Government has distributed tractors for free to some farmers and farmers associations under its Agriculture Empowerment Programme. Hajiya Aishatu Tijjani, Spokesperson, Yobe State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, made this known in Damaturu. According to her, the beneficiaries of the Massey Ferguson 375 tractors includeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Controller General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, on Friday warned that officers who neglect their duties would face strict sanctions. Nwakuche gave the warning at the decoration ceremony of the 30 newly promoted Assistant Controllers-General of Corrections (ACGs) in Abuja. The NCoS boss expressedContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), in collaboration with Mr Paul Ekpo, the member representing Etinan Federal Constituency, has distributed oil palm seedlings and money to 50 farmers in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Etinan Federal Constituency is made of Etinan, NsitContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption and Other Human Rights Violations in the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s non-custodial justice system, On the fourth day of a public hearing in Abuja, the panel examined the gaps in alternatives toContinue Reading
